Norman Cloete

Editor, Saturday Star

Dr Norman Cahi takes the Pilanesberg 0803

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The Pilanesberg is nestled in a crater of an extinct volcano that existed 1500 million years ago. Before Pilanesberg was proclaimed a reserve in 1979, the land was ...

iGaming disruption as new player enters amid industry boom

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Armed with an ultra-modern, broad portfolio of solutions and backed by a reputation of driving success in emerging markets, this kind of offering will bolster South ...

NGOs unite to expose foul play in SA’s egg industry

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The campaign, led by the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) and Animal Law Reform South Africa (ALRSA), reveals CGCSA’s actions which, ...

Unpacking student spending habits

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Breakdown of student monthly expenses: groceries (R1701), clothing (R992), entertainment (R796).

Private sector urged to support strained health system amid anticipated budget cuts

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R6 trillion debt threatens public healthcare delivery

Ponte City needs a new owner

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One of South Africa’s most recognisable and photographed buildings

How Trump's presidency could influence South Africa's property market

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A weakened rand, import costs, and inflation pressures: How Trump's economic policies could affect local real estate.

Anele Mdoda’s Oscar journey: 'The Last Ranger' takes South Africa closer to the global stage

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It emphasises the growing influence of South African storytellers on the global stage

House of Truth: Skewed race relations in the global environmental movement

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It was also about erasing entire ways of life

St Stithians College celebrates outstanding 2024 matric results with 100% pass rate and 742 distinctions

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St Stithians College’s Class of 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate, 98. 4% Bachelor’s Degree pass rate, and 742 distinctions, with standout students like Gary Chapman, ...

Redhill’s average score surpasses global benchmarks

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The Redhill School Class of 2024 achieved exceptional matric results, with 100% university entrance, impressive IEB and IB performances, and a strong commitment ...

Dainfern College celebrates 23rd consecutive year of 100% pass rate with outstanding 2024 matric results

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Dainfern College’s Class of 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate for the 23rd year, with over half of the students attaining 70% or higher, and 98. 2% qualifying for university ...

Capturing the beauty of the Cape and winelands: a photo essay

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I've just returned from a three-week vacation to the Cape and the winelands. As always, I love to record and photograph my travels, and the Western Cape never disappoints. ...

Rubella will not ruin Christmas

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There is almost no risk to adults for acute Rubella

Find your feet in South Africa's forests NEW

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You can take in the array of wildlife and natural features like South Africa’s significant waterfalls and nature reserves found within the mosaic of indigenous forests ...

SA Harvest launches virtual food pantry for GivingTuesday

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Throughout the campaign, SA Harvest will share stories from the communities they serve, showing the real impact of every contribution. Supporters can follow the ...

Why fitness apps can pose privacy risks

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An app that knows what you eat, where and how long you work out every day and your personal details is a treasure trove of data. That’s why many health and fitness ...

From TV to mobile: The new form of entertainment

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While South Africa’s load shedding has seen reprieve, its long-term impact has accelerated the shift to digital. During outages, TV consumption drops by 80%, while ...

2025 Market Outlook: Why SA is the most promising part of the portfolio right now

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South African assets have shown strong performance across the board. Equities have delivered solid returns, while bond yields have declined in line with the long ...

MiSchool: Entrepreneurship: A key survival skill that must be taught in schools

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As it stands, entrepreneurship in South Africa is a driving force behind economic growth, especially in the small, medium, and micro enterprise (SMME) sector, which ...

Spurs striker, Dominic Solanke hopes to visit Nigeria soon

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The forward was one of the high profile signings of the Summer

ISFAP receives recording-breaking number of applications for student funding

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These applications are from poor and ‘missing middle’ students who want to pursue a better life

#PhotoEssay: Dr Cahi takes the Middle East

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Israel is under the global spotlight as we all know. I have visited the Holy Land many times and on each visit I have been fascinated by the culture, cuisine, colours ...

The essential business of bees

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With input from fynbos ecologists and horticulturists they are looking at which species are the easiest to kick-start an indigenous biodiversity return with, and ...